Class topics include:

Micro-greens 101: They don't need sunlight, can be eaten 14 days after germination, and contain up to 40 times higher levels of vital nutrients than their mature counterparts!

Vermicomposting: Worm composting helps you reduce waste, makes excellent quick compost, and can be done in small spaces like under your sink! No need to turn or tend to compost piles.

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Class Information: Class size is limited to ensure maximum participation. Acceptance into the class is on a first paid/first served basis. Walk-up purchases the day of class will be an additional $5 so make sure you purchase by 11:30PM the night before class! Space is not guaranteed if you have not purchased a ticket online.

2018 Course Dates

Wild Willow Farm's Farming 101: Introduction to Small-scale Regenerative Farming course offers students an introduction to techniques and strategies for small farming or agricultural advocacy, or to simply grow more of their own food.

Learn to Grow Food at Home!

Want to learn how easy it is to grow fresh, tasty and healthy vegetables in your own yard?

Gardening 101
Home
Vegetable Gardening

3-part class, one day/week for 3 weeks
(4 hours each day)

Our signature program is a three-part class offering hands-on instruction that teaches fundamental concepts for growing food where you live. The classes are given throughout the year at different locations throughout the San Diego Urban Region. All classes are hands on, meaning that you will be getting your hands in the dirt.

Class Information: Class size is limited to ensure maximum participation. Acceptance into the class is on a first paid/first served basis. These classes take place at private homes, schools, workplaces, and organization sites throughout the region.

Upcoming Classes are posted on the right.

Gardening 201 Container Gardening

One three-hour class

Don't have a yard? Not to worry! You might have a window or a balcony you can use instead. This class covers what you need to know to successfully grow food in containers!

You will learn about keeping plants healthy in a container, what you can use as a container, and how to create a plan for the space you have. Come join us and learn how to start a garden on your balcony or small yard space.

Class Information: Class size is limited to ensure maximum participation. Acceptance into the class is on a first paid/first served basis. These classes take place at private homes, schools, workplaces, and organization sites throughout the region.

VGSD Values:

Fostering community, skill sharing and information exchange, reconnecting people to food history and its traditions.

Growing food in innovative spaces.

Encouraging a greater understanding of food systems and their connections to local and global sustainability issues.

We help anyone seeking an active role in their own food production!

Since our inception in March of 2009, VGSD has helped many new gardeners develop almost 100 home, community, school and organizational gardens. These activities have involved hundreds of volunteers and thousands of volunteer service hours to help San Diegans create a healthier, more local food system.